How to Succeed in Business & in Life

Ever wonder what it takes to run a successful business and balance all of life’s demands?

On today’s episode, Ben and Craig sit down with Keith Azbury, owner of Toole Martial Arts Academy.

Keith is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has managed to build one of the most successful MMA gyms in Utah over the past 12 years.

He shares stories of growing up poor in Arizona, where fighting was simply a way of life, and what eventually led him down the path of Jiu-Jitsu and opening up his own gym.

Keith’s hilarious, genuine, and one of the hardest working people out there.

Tune in to learn what it takes to succeed in life and have it all.

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In this episode:

02:36 Life Experiences: From Arizona to Utah

12:58 Navigating Childhood: Fighting and Friendships

21:25 The Journey into Jiu-Jitsu: A New Path

26:49 The Evolution of Training: From No-Gi to Gi

32:47 The Challenges of Starting a Gym

39:56 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Support

46:27 Work Ethic and the Path to Success

50:34 Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu and Personal Growth

57:03 Coaching vs. Competing: A Personal Reflection

01:00:37 Navigating Long-Term Relationships

01:07:47 Parenting Through Transition

01:12:23 Chasing Dreams and Building Community

What’s been your relationship with violence and how has it shaped the man you are today?

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Craig and Ben delve into the complex relationship between masculinity, violence, and personal growth.

They share candid stories about their earliest fights, lessons learned from physical confrontations, and how martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu have helped channel aggression into personal growth.

From humorous memories of playground scuffles to the deeper emotional lessons learned in adulthood, this conversation explores how violence can shape, challenge, and redefine masculinity in unexpected ways.

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In this episode:

06:05 Reflections on Growth and Change

12:05 Building a Community: The Gym Experience

18:11 Violence and Masculinity: A Cultural Perspective

34:00 The First Punch: Personal Stories of Conflict

41:18 The Journey into Jiu-Jitsu

51:15 Experiences in Fighting and Training

01:01:53 The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu and Life

01:10:29 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Practice

01:21:51 Embracing Curiosity in Jiu-Jitsu Training

01:30:45 The Debate on the Belt System in Jiu-Jitsu

01:41:45 The Role of Progression and Motivation in Martial Arts

01:57:24 Building a Community Through Jiu-Jitsu

Are you being too hard on yourself for things that may just be really hard for everyone?

On today's episode, Craig and Ben open up about the challenges of building and maintaining meaningful friendships. They explore the vulnerability required to show up authentically in relationships, the coping mechanisms they’ve developed over time, and the importance of navigating friendships with intention.

They also take turns sharing their thoughts on aliens and what in the hell is going on with all these drones.

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In this episode:

03:07 The Power of Community and Connection

05:51 Reflections on 75 Hard Journey

11:55 The Role of Yoga in Daily Life

18:00 The Alien Phenomenon and Cultural Reflections

45:36 Will Smith: A Complex Relationship

52:41 Understanding Celebrity Dynamics

56:54 Navigating Friendships and Relationships

01:01:50 The Challenge of Codependency

01:12:30 Future Aspirations and Intentions

01:23:53 Navigating Change in Relationships

01:31:24 The Importance of Transitioning Spaces

01:35:09 Understanding and Meeting Emotional Needs

01:49:27 The Journey to Emotional Maturity

01:55:23 Building Emotional Connection Through Communication